Information for Evolution Report Video


http://www.arkive.org/
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
http://mbgnet.net/

Present Day
50 Million Years in the Future
Environment:

Geographic area
Temperature/Weather
Plant life
Animal life


Diet:

Meat/Plant eater
Specific food source
Social/Solo eater


Predators:

If none, list other predators that compete with your animal for the same type of prey.


Adaptations:

Minimum of 5 adaptations for each. You will need to show these on your poster. May be physical or behavioral. Must explain how each helps the animal to survive.


Pick 1 of the following Environmental Changes
  • Continental Drift: Mountains are built as Earth’s tectonic plates collide, creating a taiga forest
  • Drought: Average yearly rainfall declines slowly but steadily, creating a desert.
  • Earthquakes: The land is ripped apart and water floods in, creating a wetland.
  • Global Warming: Earth’s average temperature increases, creating a tropical rain forest.

Narrative- Using the information you have gathered about your animal create a story describing the evolution of your animal. Make sure to include all aspects of your animal’s environment, diet, predators, and adaptations. The narrative must be at least 3 paragraphs, and each paragraph must have at least 4 sentences.
- Your 1st paragraph should explain your animal’s present day environment and adaptations.
- The 2nd paragraph should explain how the environment changed over time and how your animal
survived those changes.
- The 3rd paragraph should explain your animal’s future environment and adaptations.